Words with the letter L

The letter L is a common and flexible tile in Scrabble, worth just 1 point, but it plays a key role in building both short and long words. Its low point value means it’s not a heavy hitter on its own, but it’s extremely useful for connecting other tiles and forming extensions. Words like la, lo, ill, and lid are great for quick plays in tight spaces. L is also frequently used in blends and suffixes, like -ly or -al, which makes it ideal for modifying or extending existing words to maximize your score.

Strategically, L shines when used to build longer words or hook onto existing ones. Adding L to a word like goa to form goal or to man to make mall can give you easy points while keeping your rack moving. Longer words like laugh, label, or loyal can score well when placed on premium word squares, especially if you’re able to form crosswords. Even though it’s a low-value letter, mastering the use of L can help you maintain flexibility and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
twigless	14	14
twiglike	18	18
twilight	16	16
twilights	17	17
twilit	10	10
twill	10	10
twilled	13	13
twilling	16	16
twillings	17	17
twills	11	11
twinflower	21	21
twinflowers	22	22
twinkle	16	16
twinkled	18	18
twinkler	17	17
twinklers	18	18
twinkles	17	17
twinkling	21	21
twinklings	22	22
twinkly	18	18
twirl	9	9
twirled	12	12
twirler	11	11
twirlers	12	12
twirlier	12	12